missing someone who I’m not even dating

I know I probably should step back before things get messy, and probably not the smartest decision, but I’m just letting this go wherever it’s meant to, whether it’s heartbreak or something more. It is what it is.

I miss the guy I’ve been seeing casually. I know where we stand and what this could turn into, but I can’t help missing his company. We hung out recently, and it was great, but before that, there was some space, and I didn’t really mind. Now, though, I find myself wanting to see him again.

I’ve been debating whether to text him or ask when we’ll hang out next, but I’m holding back. I don’t want to overdo it or push things too much. I’m just trying to stay patient and let things happen naturally. For now, I’m sitting with the feeling and seeing where it all goes.

Update: Thank you all for sharing your thoughts; I really appreciate hearing your perspectives. I decided to reach out to him, and based on his response, it's clear he's setting some boundaries. I playfully asked when I'd see him again, referring to something we joked about the last time we hung out, but he didn’t reply until five hours later, with a passive non- committal response. So I’m just going to let this be. At least I tried.